A5059480584- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Thermal Regulation in Medicine
- Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Disaster Response and Management
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
South Western Sydney Local Health District
2014-2023
The University of Sydney
2020
National Centre for Immunisation Research & Surveillance
2020
Children's Hospital at Westmead
2020
Nepean Hospital
2020
Hunter New England Local Health District
2020
University of Newcastle Australia
2020
Sydney Local Health District
1996-2016
Sydney South West Area Health Service
2009-2012
New South Wales Department of Primary Industries
2012
School closures have occurred globally during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, empiric data on transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) among children and in educational settings are scarce. In Australia, most schools remained open first epidemic wave, albeit with reduced student physical attendance at peak. We examined SARS-CoV-2 staff early childhood education care (ECEC) Australian state New South Wales (NSW).Laboratory-confirmed paediatric (aged ≤18...
In March 2010, an outbreak of low pathogenicity avian influenza A (H10N7) occurred on a chicken farm in Australia. After processing clinically normal birds from the farm, 7 abattoir workers reported conjunctivitis and minor upper respiratory tract symptoms. Influenza virus subtype H10 infection was detected 2 workers.
Infants are at the highest risk of severe complications – including death as a result pertussis infection. Controlling in this group has been challenging, particularly those too young to be vaccinated. Following revised national recommendations March 2015, state New South Wales, Australia, introduced funded maternal vaccination campaign 28 32 weeks gestation using 3-component tetanus-diphtheria-acellular vaccine (dTpa; Boostrix, GSK). This study aimed assess effectiveness and add growing...
Between 22 January and 4 April 1997, 467 hepatitis A cases were reported to the New South Wales Health Department, Australia. To identify cause of outbreak, we conducted a matched case-control study, an environmental investigation. Among 66 postcode-matched controls, there was strong association between illness consumption oysters (adjusted odds ratio 42; 95 % confidence interval 5-379). More than two-thirds eating oysters, including one third no controls who in Wallis Lake area. public...
Influenza outbreaks during mass gatherings have been rarely described, and detailed virologic assessment is lacking. An influenza outbreak occurred World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia, July 2008 (WYD2008). We assessed epidemiologic data respiratory samples collected from attendees who sought treatment for influenza-like illness at emergency clinics Sydney this outbreak. Isolated viruses were compared with seasonal the season. From 100 infected attendees, numerous strains identified:...
Pregnant women have an increased risk of influenza complications. Influenza vaccination during pregnancy is safe and effective, however coverage in Australia less than 40%. who receive a recommendation for from health care provider are more likely to it, the perspectives Australian general practitioners has not previously been reported. The aim study was investigate knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, practices practicing South-Western Sydney, towards pregnancy. A qualitative descriptive...
SUMMARY Rates of herpes zoster (HZ) hospitalizations, antiviral prescriptions, and New South Wales emergency-department presentations for age groups <20, 20–39, 40–59 ⩾60 years were investigated. Trends analysed using Poisson regression to determine if rates increased following funding varicella immunization in Australia November 2005. The analysis revealed significantly increasing trends between 2% 6% per year both prescriptions all except the <20 group. When considered together,...
On 7 April 2012, a recently returned traveller from Thailand to Australia was confirmed have measles. An outbreak of measles subsequently occurred in the state New South Wales, prompting sustained and coordinated response by public health authorities. The last case presented on 29 November 2012. This report describes its characteristics.Cases were investigated following Australian protocols, including interviews assessment contacts for post-exposure prophylaxis.Of 168 cases identified, most...
Seventeen cases of locally acquired measles occurred in South Western Sydney and local health districts between July October 2011. Three the were known to have at least one dose measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. Seven infected within a care setting waiting room by five index cases. Current national protocols require follow-up all susceptible contacts same for any length time up two hours after case has left.Cases interviewed using standardized questionnaire. Information included:...
To conduct an holistic economic evaluation of Aboriginal community (Daruk)-controlled midwifery service in Western Sydney.The study estimated direct programme costs and downstream savings to the health sector. Measures antenatal attendance perinatal outcome were compared between women with without experiences through examination clinic records New South Wales Midwives Data Collection for period 1991-1996. Qualitative outcomes analysed interviews focus groups.The net cost sector was be $A1200...
Background The resurgence of infectious syphilis in men who have sex with (MSM) has been documented worldwide; however, HIV coinfection and reinfections MSM inner Sydney not published. Methods: For all laboratory notifications assessed as a newly notified case or reinfection, questionnaire was sent to the requesting physician seeking demographic data disease classification. Sex partner status were collected for received from 1 April 2006 March 2011. Results: From 2001 2011, 3664 new...
Staphylococcus aureus is a common cause of staphylococcal food poisoning in Australia with several outbreaks associated foods prepared by commercial caterers. Laboratory testing on cases gastrointestinal illness caused enterotoxin-producing S. not routinely done as this condition self-limiting. Hence such may go undetected.A retrospective cohort study was conducted among group tourists who were hospitalized Sydney shortly after flying from Queensland. The had consumed restaurant the Gold...
Drug-resistant tuberculosis can be transmitted (primary) or develop during the course of treatment (secondary). We investigated risk factors for each type resistance. compared all patients in England and Wales with isoniazid- multidrug-resistant two time-periods (1993–1994 1998–2000) fully sensitive tuberculosis, examining separately without previous (a proxy primary secondary drug-resistant tuberculosis). Patients smear positivity arrival United Kingdom <5 years were strongly associated...
SUMMARY Twenty-two confirmed cases of Salmonella Infantis were identified in 70 residents high-level care areas a residential aged facility Sydney April 2010 during an outbreak gastroenteritis. A retrospective cohort study was conducted to identify possible cause. Consuming soft diet, puréed or thickened fluid each independently associated with illness. logistic regression showed consumption be the only significant exposure illness (adjusted odds ratio 11·8, 95% confidence interval...
Abstract Giardiasis is one of the most important non-viral causes human diarrhoea. Yet, little known about epidemiology giardiasis in context developed countries such as Australia and there a limited information local sources exposure to inform prevention strategies New South Wales. This study aimed (1) describe (2) identify potential modifiable risk factors associated with that are unique south-western Sydney, Australia. A 1:2 matched case-control 190 confirmed cases notified South-Western...
In January 2011, Sydney South West Public Health Unit was notified of a large number people presenting with gastroenteritis over two days at local hospital emergency department (ED).Case-finding conducted through EDs and general practitioners, which resulted in the notification 154 possible cases, from 83 outbreak cases were identified. Fifty-eight interviewed about demographics, symptom profile food histories. Stool samples collected submitted for analysis. An inspection Vietnamese bakery...
The diagnosis of smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis in a medical officer working metropolitan Australian neonatal intensive care unit led to contact investigation involving 125 neonates, 165 relatives, and 122 healthcare workers with varying degrees exposure. There was no evidence nosocomial transmission from the index case.
Background: There was a record number (n = 111) of influenza outbreaks in aged care facilities New South Wales, Australia during 2014.To determine the impact antiviral prophylaxis recommendations practice, outbreak data were compared for which and treatment recommended those antivirals only.Methods: Routinely collected extracted from Notifiable Conditions Information Management System two Local Health Districts where routinely one District but not prophylaxis.Data on residents included...